"Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Education."; Dissertation advisor: Penelope Lisi.; Ed.D.,Central Connecticut State University,,2012.; Includes bibliographical references (leaves 125-134).

"Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Education."; Dissertation advisor: Penelope Lisi.; Ed.D.,Central Connecticut State University,,2014.; Includes bibliographical references (leaves 117-129).

"Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Education."; Thesis advisor: Penelope Lisi.; Ed.D.,Central Connecticut State University,,2014.; Includes bibliographical references (leaves 180-194).

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